It’s Been a Busy Few Months
In June, a small group of Scarborough branch
walkers met at East Ayton near Scarborough
and enjoyed a pleasant walk along the bank
of the River Derwent through Forge Valley.
In
recognition of Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday,
all members were asked to wear something red,
white and blue. Against the backdrop of rippling
water, and the occasional smell of wild garlic, the
group walked about 5 miles before retiring to the
Denison Arms for a well-earned rest.
The Scarborough branch Dining Club members
met at The Monks Walk Restaurant, Beverley
for a special evening - as they were joined by
members from Humberside and York. The meal
was special because of the historic Grade II listed
building in which the restaurant is set, and the
host and owner, Monsieur Francois Primpied. Chris
Charlton, Scarborough branch Secretary, explained
that the association between Francois and some
members of the IPA goes back many years. Chris
said,
“To sum up the evening, the restaurant
building was full of charm, the food was superb
and the surprise après meal entertainment
provided by Francois was brilliant.”
On the 28 June Route 50’s Stan the Panda
attended Armed Forces Day. After a last
minute call for support, Scarborough branch
members Dave and Tracy Seavers, David Lewis,
Chris Charlton and Mark Faunt - ably assisted by
his wife Emma and daughter Lucy - helped out on
the day. Stan was given a very fitting venue right in
front of one of the few remaining police telephone
boxes. Chris told Police World,
“There was a great
footfall of passers-by and being overflown by the
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the last
remaining flight worthy Avro Vulcan bomber
was sensational.”
The sum of £300 was raised in aid of the National
Police Memorial Day.
The next day, Chris and Keith Hughes met IPA
Section Australia member Geoff Bartlett and his
wife Sue. Geoff and Sue are from Shepparton,
about 100 miles north of Melbourne and last
visited the UK in 2009. Having been taken on
a guided tour of York by York branch Secretary
Alan Brown the evening before, the group met
at Pickering Station before travelling to Whitby
aboard the heritage North York Moors Railway.
Hauled by steam locomotive 45428 Eric Treacy
from Grosmont to Whitby.
At Whitby, the group enjoyed fish & chips at
the harbour side before embarking up the 199
‘Church Stairs’ leading from Whitby old town to the
abbey. On returning to Whitby Station, Geoff was
offered the exclusive experience to stand in the
cab of the Eric Treacy although he did decline the
offer to use the shovel!
In July, Chris and Mark Faunt undertook what was
more like a route march rather than a pleasant
monthly walk. Having met at Scalby Mills near
Scarborough, they marched just over 5 miles
around the seafront and back. It was energetic
and invigorating and the weather was kind.
Chris then met the 2013 Section UK National
Photography Competition winner Tracey Brewster
on Royal Albert Drive, Scarborough - the spot
where Tracey’s winning photograph was taken.
Chris presented her with a certificate and £150
of Marks & Spencer’s vouchers. The photograph
shows Tracey holding a large canvas print of her
winning entry.
The group of walkers wearing red, white & blue
Stan at Armed Forces Day with Mark Faunt
Chris Charlton and Tracey Seavers
Enjoying fish and chips with Geoff Bartlett
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POLICE WORLD
Vol 59 No. 4, 2014
IPA News
Surrey Enjoy Milestones
In June, members from Surrey branch met
at Milestones - Hampshire's living history
museum.
The museum has plenty to offer
from the 19th and 20th Century with lots
of volunteers wearing various
costumes to add to the realism.
Branch Secretary, David King said,
“Some of us remembered using
a lot of what the museum had
on display and of course some
of us had to try the 1940's pub!
Unfortunately it didn’t have 1940’s
prices. We did however change our
money into the old pennies to have
a go on the old penny machines we grew up
with from the piers around the country.”
Tony Suter, David King, Caroline King
and Tony Davies
BTP
Friendship
Gary Warren met up
with Section Australia
member Neil Northam
and his family.
Gary said,
“I showed
them St Paul’s
Cathedral, New
Globe Theatre and
other South Bank
sites, before a quick
look round our
British Transport
Police Station in
Central London.”
